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Summer Skin Care For Your Feet

With summer in full swing, our feet are now on display almost every single day.  During summer months people tend to wear sandals, flip flops and go barefoot.  As a result they’re paying more attention to the appearance of their feet.  Now is a great time to note different issues that commonly come into play during the summer months.

Skin Cancer on Your Feet

It’s important to remember that skin cancer can affect any part of the body, including the feet.  Unfortunately, people often forget their feet when protecting their skin from the sun.  Even fewer think to check their feet for suspicious moles or markings.

According to New York City Podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong of NYC Footcare, malignant melanoma of the lower extremities usually occurs on the soles of the feet, in the spaces between the toes, and in the areas around the nails, or even under the nails.

The best way to prevent skin cancer is to stay out of the sun and to wear sunscreen.  It is also equally important to do self-examinations.  If you detect any changes to a mole or skin lesion, Dr. Zong recommends visiting with your dermatologist as soon as possible. Continue reading “Summer Skin Care For Your Feet” »

Hair Product Secrets:  Hairspray Your Fresh Cut Flowers

Hair products often have helpful secrets.  Did you know that you can use hairspray for your fresh cut flowers?

Fresh cut flowers are such a wonderful treat.   Who doesn’t want to extend their beautiful lives as long as possible?

Did you know hairspray can actually help them last longer?

Follow the tips below to help your fresh flowers last as long as possible and make use of a popular hair product secret:

1.  Trim The Bottoms

When fresh flowers first arrive trim the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle to help each flower soak up water more efficiently. Remove any leaves in the water to keep them from dying in the water and affecting the flowers.

2.  Add Aspirins

Add two regular aspirins to the water in the vase containing the flowers to destroy any bacteria that is present and might attack your fresh blossoms ending their life earlier than necessary.

3.  Spritz With Hairspray

Give the petals staying power by spraying the underside of the petals and leaves with a light spritz of hairspray.  This will prevent the petals and leaves from falling off faster than possible. Continue reading “Hair Product Secrets: Hairspray Your Fresh Cut Flowers” »

How To Hairstyles For Military Women Of Color

The Sister Soldier Project was started by Myraline Morris Whitaker in California in 2007.

Whitaker heard how challenging it can be for women of color serving in the armed forces to keep their hair according to military standards during wartime.  The Sister Soldier Project is a national project.

Volunteers across the country often gather to pack care packages for female soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq who are required according to military standards must keep their hair pulled back and tucked under.

Some of the areas where they’re located are remote to the point that it’s difficult for female soldiers to get hair products to help them take care of their hair properly.

How To Hairstyles

Woman of color can wear their hair short.  Or if they prefer to keep it long they can wear it chemically relaxed or straightened, natural (without chemicals) or in locks or braids which can be pulled back and wrapped up on the head. Continue reading “How To Hairstyles For Military Women Of Color” »